Work Safe Advisory Services

This article about engineered stone benches is informative and also disturbing.

Over 90% of engineered stone businesses put bench top workers at risk of fatal lung disease Homeowners ordering new kitchens probably don’t consider that workers could die from cutting and polishing their gleaming bench tops.

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Carcinogens and airborne risks... Get in the know at the upcoming WorkSafe NZ roadshows. These roadshows are running September to November around the motu and are on between 7am and 3pm. Interactive and will only take about 90mins to visit all the stands etc. Find out more on the regulator's website:
worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related-health/carcinogens-and-airborne-risks/carcinogens-and-airborne-risks-roadshows/

Carcinogens and airborne risks roadshows Learn about identifying and controlling carcinogens and airborne risks at one of our roadshows being held around New Zealand between 20 September and 15 November 2022.

Electrical Safety Alert: WorkSafe NZ have posted this safety alert which is for all electrical workers required by law to undertake a polarity test prior to doing a connection:

Serious incidents resulting from the use of live polarity testing This safety alert is for all electrical workers required by law to undertake a polarity test prior to doing a connection.